The post-doctoral researcher will conduct desk and field research in an NWO-funded action-research project. The project aims to follow the process of collaboration between residents' groups that aim to form a housing cooperative (wooncooperatie) and their respective housing associations in the Amsterdam area. The research will apply a mix of qualitative research techniques, including observation, in-depth interviews, and facilitated group discussions. Findings will be discussed in a series of multi-stakeholder workshops. The project includes the organisation of one international seminar with invited practitioners and researchers from abroad to learn from similar experiences from other contexts. The post-doctoral researcher is expected to assist in the organisation of these workshops and seminars.

The researcher should have a PhD in social or spatial sciences and an MSc in Architecture, Sociology, Human/Urban Geography, or a related discipline. Proven interest in the topic of the study through perviously conducted research in the field of housing management and/or collective self-organisation will be an advantage for the selection of the candidate. Experience and/or knowledge of qualitative research techniques is highly desirable. The post-doctoral researcher is ideally a native Dutch speaker (or with a proven advanced level of Dutch) and should also have excellent communication and writing skills in English. Post-docs with some research/field work experience after their PhD are also invited to consider this position.

Fixed-term contract: 1 year.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

For more information about this position, please contact Darinka Czischke, phone:+31 (0)6-28616493, e-mail: d.k.czischke@tudelft.nl. To apply, please send a motivation letter, CV, list of publications, one publication that is most relevant to the vacancy, and the names of two references. Please e-mail your application by 15 November 2017 to Celia Moualed, HR-BK@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number BK2017-14.

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

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Architecture

The Department of Management in the Built Environment (MBE) provides education and performs scientific research in the management of the built environment. MBE helps to meet the growing demand for building engineers with the necessary knowledge and skills relating to the management aspects of the initiation, development, and design of the built environment. The department has an annual MSc student intake of about 80.

The Housing section studies the development of supply and demand on the residential real estate market. The chair of Housing Management focuses on investment decisions made by actors on the housing market (households, housing associations, developers, investors, construction companies, and municipalities) and the way in which they organise themselves to adapt housing to changing demand and societal challenges.